United States v. Macintosh
Text
Holding
Refusal to take oath to bear arms in defense of the United States, except with qualifications, is a valid reason to bar a person’s naturalization as a U.S. citizen.
Citation
283 U.S. 605
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Macintosh v. U. S., 42 F.2d 845 (2d Cir. 1930), rev'd, 283 U.S. 605 (1931)